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Technical => Misc Tech => Topic started by: bhazard on March 22, 2011, 09:15:40 PM

Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: bhazard on March 22, 2011, 09:15:40 PM
Anyone ever heard of them? Ive been eyeballing one of their 255lph "walbro alternative" pumps they sell for $80 shipped.

They claim they are superior to genuine walbros because they are near silent compared to the notorious whine of a walbro, they have a one year warranty vs walbro making you pay $40 when you send a pump in. They also claim their pump outflows any other 255lph intank pump on the market at any pressure.

Its between that and a used walbro 255 I found locally on craigslist for $50...
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 22, 2011, 09:45:05 PM
Get it and try it. It has a warranty. I need a higher rated pump for the Sport. It has a stock (but new) H.O pump. I don't think it flows what the Sport is asking for at WOT.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 23, 2011, 12:08:15 AM
I'd buy the best pump I could. Look at it this way: do you really want to drop the tank to replace a pump if it fails early?
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: jridenour31 on March 23, 2011, 01:41:11 AM
I've used the 255 TRE sells with success.  It's probably made by the same people.  I'd get it.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: Scott D on March 23, 2011, 02:00:37 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;356114
I'd buy the best pump I could. Look at it this way: do you really want to drop the tank to replace a pump if it fails early?

I'd like to second the motion.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: vinnietbird on March 23, 2011, 06:40:06 AM
I'd try the Highflow Performance. IF something went wrong, I don't have to drop the tank. The Sport is now equipped with an access panel in the trunk. Heck, the Autozone pump I have has been great for almost a year, it's just not flowing enough. I am going to upgrade.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: mcb82gt on March 23, 2011, 08:38:36 AM
Outflows... great, Quiet.... great.  What is the longevity of it?  That would be my question.

Do you have a link or store?  Im not familiar with it.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: Aerocoupe on March 23, 2011, 04:20:31 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/255LPH-Intank-Fuel-Pump-Walbro-GSS342-Alternative-NEW-/360270211795?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e1c72ad3

http://www.manta.com/c/mtgn3sk/high-flow-fuel-systems-inc

One employee to me means they don't make them and who knows how long they will be around.  I had a Walbro 255 in my Coupe for 7 years and had to drop the tank for other reasons so I decided to replace it just as insurance.  Been on this one for five years and still good to go.  I have the old one as a back up for the "Oh shiznit, my fuel pump died on a Sunday" scenario.

I would also like to see the flow bench that they did their comparisons on with regards to volume at pressure and what voltage they ran their pump at.

Darren
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: hypostang on March 23, 2011, 05:50:29 PM
This is in no way to be construed as a dis to Walbro but the last two Walbro pumps I put my hands on were clearly marked "made In China" I have also seen "made in Mexico "on them as well .
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: Loaded87IROC on March 23, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
I have had a Highflow performance 255 fuel pump in my Cougar for a few years now.  I haven't driven it much, but I have had no problems with it.
Title: "Highflow Performance" fuel pumps?
Post by: bhazard on March 24, 2011, 06:48:17 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;356114
I'd buy the best pump I could. Look at it this way: do you really want to drop the tank to replace a pump if it fails early?

 
Mines under the back seat :p

Looks like its highflow for me...